" and end it there. Leave it open ended so they can answer you first and if they say, "why are you asking? " and just reply, "oh, because I think its great to meet new people and I am curious and would like to get to know you better," and then say, "you don't have to but I thought I would at least ask anyways," and if they say no, walk away gracefully and if they say yes..you have that chance to make another impression and get more info about this person.
Get their phone and email address info and if they say no, just think inside your mind, "their loss, not yours," and that they just missed the chance to meet someone wonderful. Their loss if they say no. Don't beat yourself up either if they say no.
If they say "yes" then great. Good luck and hope all works out well for you. Just don't push them any further if they say no.
If they want to talk to you, they will. No action needed on your part other than to talk to them if you want to too. People do, and make time for, the things they want.
If someone never has time for you you have to realize they're making some for SOMEthing. If it's not you, it's because you're less important than what is taking up all their time. Show your interest, if they respond - great.
If they don't, move on. No matter what people SAY they will do, they'll only do what they really want. Don't be fooled by fancy words.
Actions speak louder and are always more true.
Ask them if they want some tea and crumpets, well unless they hate British people then I wouldn't suggest that, um, get some candy, like pixie sticks or razzles and share them with the person. Or the most simple way in existence "hello how are you doing?
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.